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Fekkai Apple Cider Detox Scrub Versus NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Clean 2-In-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo - Original

Other Hair Cleanser
Scalp Scrub
American Brand United States
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on September 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Apple Cider Detox Scrub

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oryza Sativa Powder

Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Skin Conditioning

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Brassica Alcohol

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetyl Esters

Emollient
1 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triheptanoin

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Powder

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vinegar

Piper Nigrum Fruit Powder

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Brassicyl Valinate Esylate

Emollient

Jojoba Esters

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

Trehalose

Humectant

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

Skin Protecting

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil

Tonic
Oil Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Antimicrobial

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract

Humectant

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Cleansing
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Emollient

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Piper Nigrum Seed Extract

Refreshing

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting

Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Emollient

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Skin Conditioning

Oryza Sativa Seed Protein

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Oryza Sativa Extract

Absorbent
Helps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Xylitol

Humectant

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Arginine PCA

Humectant

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Galactaric Acid

Calcium Gluconate

Humectant

Polyglycerin-3

Humectant

Caprylyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethyl Linoleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethyl Oleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyquaternium-37

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sodium Phosphate

Buffering

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Caprylic Acid

Cleansing
1 / 3

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconPreservative Icon

C13-16 Isoparaffin

Solvent
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Powder, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Brassica Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Triheptanoin, Zingiber Officinale Root Powder, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Piper Nigrum Fruit Powder, Cetyl Alcohol, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Arginine PCA, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Gluconolactone, Galactaric Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 60, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Polyquaternium-37, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Phytic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Metabisulfite, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Perfect Clean 2-In-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo

Sucrose

Humectant

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Cocamide Mea

Emulsifying

Glycol Distearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking
0-1 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking
4 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract

Skin Conditioning

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glutamic Acid

Humectant

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0

Hydrolyzed Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed

Humectant

Platinum Powder

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Prunus Domestica Seed Extract

Emollient

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lupinus Albus Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Mangifera Indica Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Humectant
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Glycinate

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Isomalt

Humectant

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Trisodium Phosphate

Buffering

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lecithin

Emollient

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sodium Gluconate

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin
Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum
Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Perfuming

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool